2nd test

Question 1

What is a pathogenic?

Answer 1

A microorganism that causes diseases

Question 2

Blood borne pathogens

Answer 2

Infectious microorganisms present in blood and other body fluids and tissues that can cause infectious diseases

Question 3

What does HAI mean?

Answer 3

Health care associated infections ( nonsocomial)

Question 4

What are HAIs?

Answer 4

Infections that a patient gets after admission to a health care facility.

Question 5

What does NIOSH stand for?

Answer 5

National institution for occupational safety and health

Question 6

Most common Hai?

Answer 6

Urinary tract infection (uti)

Question 7

What does the NIOSH do?

Answer 7

Provide research on the types of HAIs in nationwide health care facilities to determine methods to decrease and avoid to avoid infection.

Question 8

What does the CDC stand for?

Answer 8

Center for disease control and prevention

Question 9

What’s does the cdc do??

Answer 9

Provides infection control and safety guidelines to protect health care workers and patients from infections.

Question 10

What are aseptic techniques?

Answer 10

The cornerstones for infection protection of patient and health care workers, particularly when collecting blood.

Question 11

Aseptic techniques include?

Answer 11

Frequent hand hygiene, use barrier garments and personal protective equipment(ppe), avoid using mobile phone in clinical settings, waste management of contaminated materials, use of proper cleaning solution, use of standard precautions, use of sterile procedures when necessary.

Question 12

What pathogens are antibiotic resistant and create serious problems in the u.s and worldwide?

Answer 12

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus ( MRSA) and vancomycin- resistant enterococci (VRE)

Question 13

What are some blood- borne pathogens?

Answer 13

Hepatitis A,B,C,D and E; human immunodeficiency (HIV); syphilis; and malaria

Question 14

Who established universal precautions?

Answer 14

Occupational safety and health administration (OSHA)

Question 15

What’s is the 29 CFR 1930.1030?

Answer 15

requires that universal precautions be observed to prevent contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials.

Question 16

Protocol for hepatitis B

Answer 16

-Test for HBsAG and anti-HBC/ anti-HBs to determine infection status
- if not positive the hepatitis B immunization should be given in a series of three doses

Question 17

Protocol for influenza (flu)

Answer 17

• annual (yearly) influenza vaccination

Question 18

Protocol for measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR)

Answer 18

-two doses of MMR for measles and mumps
- one dose of MMR for rubella

Question 19

Protocol for pertussis

Answer 19

• one does of TDAP ( recommended to get a TDAP every 10 years)

Question 20

Protocol for varicella (chicken pox)

Answer 20

• written document with two doses of vaccine
  -laboratory evidence of immunity or laboratory confirmation of disease
  -diagnostic of history for varicella

Question 21

Protocol for Meningococcal

Answer 21

• two doses series and of meningococcal conjugate virus
  -those in high risk should revaccinate every 5 years

Question 22

What is the chain of infection ?

Answer 22

• pathogen
  -reservoir
  -portal of exit
  -mode of transmission
  -portal of entry
• susceptible host

Question 23

The five modes of transmission?

Answer 23

• direct contact
• air
• medical and instruments
• other objects
• other vectors

Question 24

What are formites?

Answer 24

Objects that can harbor infectious agents and transmit infection

Question 25

Where for formites are found in health care facilities ?

Answer 25

Computer keyboard, doorknobs, telephones, countertops, scrub suits, phlebotomy tray, shoes, eyeglasses, pens, water faucet, laboratory coats, manual and books, phlebotomy supplies, and Iv equipment.

Question 26

How can you stop the chain of infections?

Answer 26

Washing you hands

Question 27

Percutaneous

Answer 27

Through the skin

Question 28

Permucosal

Answer 28

Through mucous membrane of the mouth, eye, and nose

Question 29

How many paper towel do you use ?

Answer 29

3 napkins

Question 30

Sequence of putting on personal protective equipment (PPE)

Answer 30

- gown - mask or respirator - goggles or face shield -glove’s

Question 31

Sequence for removing personal protection equipment

Answer 31

-gloves - googles or face shield, gown, mask or respirator

Question 32

Disinfectant

Answer 32

Chemical compounds used to remove or kill pathogenic microorganisms

Question 33

Who regulated chemical disinfectants?

Answer 33

Environmental protection agency )EPA

Question 34

Antiseptic

Answer 34

Chemical used to inhibit the growth and development of microorganisms, don’t necessarily kill them

Question 35

What is a vector ?

Answer 35

Living things that harbor infectious agents and transmit infections

Question 36

How many times can you sanitize your hands?

Answer 36

Two times, you wash them after

Question 37

Chemical most effictive as an antiseptic for cleaning the blood collection site?

Answer 37

Chlorhexidine